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Healey must find up to £35bn to meet spending plans, says think tank

BBC Business·October 12, 2026·1 min read
Healey must find up to £35bn to meet spending plans, says think tank

The Institute for Fiscal Studies says the UK government may need to find up to £35bn to meet its spending plans, with the Iran war posing significant risks to fiscal stability. The think tank warns that the conflict could strain public finances, requiring additional funding or spending adjustments to maintain planned commitments.

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